Industry News

Mason, OH – Clopay® Corporation, a leader in closure products for commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, introduces its next-generation Thermiser Max® - Low U Insulated Rolling Door. With a U-factor rating of 0.532, the Thermiser Max - Low U Door is one of the most energy efficient rolling doors on the market and has been validated by third-party testing using the door industry’s most accurate measure of thermal performance.

Cleveland, OH - The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) will once again hold its annual Architecture Faculty Workshop for college and university professors from across the country. The 2025 event takes place April 9 and 10 in Houston, Texas and is in partnership with the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design. Workshop attendees will also be able to tour the Keeland Lab at the University of Houston, and, at Rice University, the new Cannady Hall, and Sarofim Hall (under construction).

Green Bay, WI - Bay Insulation Systems announces the addition of Cole Jacobs to its team as District Sales Manager within Bay’s Southwest region. Jacobs will be responsible for sales and customer support across Arizona, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Utah.

Moundridge, KS — Venture Steel and Athader S.L. (of The Bradbury Group) are pleased to announce Venture Steel has purchased a high-production slitting line from Athader. The line will be installed in Venture Steel’s newly expanded manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.

Dallas, TX — Overhead Door™ Brand, a leading name in residential garage doors and commercial doors, has launched an Air Curtain option for its 991 RapidFlex® commercial doors, a solution tailored for Cooler applications within the Food and Beverage industry. The Air Curtain addition underscores Overhead Door™ Brand's commitment to providing versatile, high-quality products that meet the specific needs of its customers, particularly in sectors where hygiene and environmental control are paramount.

Vacaville, CA – All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) is proud to further its collaboration with Vicwest with the launch of FASSADE with Bellara. Providing a versatile integrated solution for a wide range of single-skin metal panels, the FASSADE with Bellara assembly integrates with a variety of building designs, enhancing architectural appeal and making it a great choice for contemporary construction projects.

Allentown, PA - ATAS International’s website was honored with the Award of Distinction by the Communicator Awards, a leading global awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. Founded three decades ago, the Communicator Awards is an annual competition recognizing the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations, and design.

Newton, MA — Frank A. Stasiowski, founder of METALCON, has been inducted into the prestigious Metal Construction Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for individuals whose contributions to the metal construction industry have had a transformative and lasting impact. This recognition celebrates his visionary leadership, innovation, and ongoing efforts to advance the industry.

Washington, DC – The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) has released its November 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 67.5, up from the October index of 61.8, and the highest level since August 2021. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector. Approximately half of the survey responses were submitted prior to the elections and half were submitted after.

Newton, MA — Atlanta was a resounding success for METALCON attendees. With dynamic exhibits, inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, expanded networking and free educational sessions, the event brought together attendees from 50 countries to connect with leading industry experts at the only event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction.

Washington, DC – After 20 months of declining billings, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for October was 50.3. This score indicates a balance between the number of firms experiencing a decrease in billings and those seeing an increase.

Washington, DC - Construction input prices increased 0.3% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.3% for the month.

Allentown, PA - At the 31st annual Lehigh Valley Commercial and Industrial Real Estate (CIRE) awards breakfast, Dick Bus of ATAS International, Inc., received the Person of the Year award. It was presented to Bus on October 25 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, during a sold-out event attended by approximately 450 Lehigh Valley professionals.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel announces the release of a new Q&A video titled “Sustainability Ambitions and Industry Drivers”, designed for coil and extrusion customers in North America. This video provides insights into AkzoNobel’s sustainability goals and key industry drivers shaping the future of the coil and extrusion sector.

Charleston, SC — In low country hurricane region, making sure homes are not only beautiful but able to withstand extreme tropical storms too is the ultimate goal. And for those reasons, the Metal Roofing Alliance has named a coastal home with custom metal roof fabricated by Jet Metals using Drexel Metals’ coil as its Best Residential Metal Roofing Project competition winner for the third quarter of 2024.

Whiting, IN - A double shot of Martinelli is adding experience and fresh energy, joining with and propelling East Lake Metals into its next phase of growth. In a strategic partnership with The Flatirons Group (TFG), led by father-son duo Tom and Tanner Martinelli, East Lake Metals is expanding its presence across the Western U.S. and the Hawaiian Islands. This dynamic collaboration highlights East Lake’s commitment to delivering high-quality aluminum and steel products to a broader market, with a particular focus on coastal environments. Based in the greater Los Angeles Region and Colorado, TFG will play a pivotal role in driving sales and fostering new business opportunities in the region.

Colorado Springs, CO – S-5!, one of the world's leading authorities on metal roof attachment solutions, has promoted Shawn Haddock, its first-ever employee, to Vice President of Operations.

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites USA, a leading provider of high-performance aluminum composite materials and fastening systems, announces that Gregory Bogusz has joined the Architectural Division as sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, Maryland, northern Virginia, Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, West Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Newton, MA — Exhibitors at the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction were invited to nominate their standout products for the prestigious METALCON Top Products Award. The top three award-winning products were unveiled at this year’s show in Atlanta. Winners were determined via an electronic voting process, which took place before and during the event, with more than 1,100 votes from industry professionals.

Columbus, OH - AkzoNobel Coil and Extrusion Coatings announces it has launched the CERAM-A-STAR® Expressions Standard Color Palette program. The silicone-modified polyester textured print coating achieves a wood grain effect finish and is exclusively available from AkzoNobel.